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Model/Series/Trim Availability

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Payload Capacity And Standard Equipment Specifications: — Regular Cab — SuperCab

3-4 5-6

Technical Specifications: — Axles — Brakes — Cooling System — Fuel System — Steering — Suspension (Frame) — Tires and Wheels — Transfer Case — Transmission — Clutch Payload/Weight Ratings

7 7-8 8 8 9 9-10 10 11 11 12 13-17

— Curb Weights — Special Applications (Trailer Tow/Snow Plow)

New or Revised—07/02/02

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2003 RANGER RANGER MODEL/CHASSIS/POWERTRAIN SPECIFICATIONS MODEL / SERIES / TRIM AVAILABILITY Model-WB

Trim Level XL

Regular cab 4x2 - 112″ Regular cab 4x4 - 112″ Regular cab 4x2 - 118″ Regular cab 4x4 - 118″ Supercab 4x2 - 126″ 2 door Supercab 4x4 - 126″ 2 door Supercab 4x2 - 126″ 4 door Supercab 4x4 - 126″ 4 door

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Edge ! ! — — ! ! ! !

XLT ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

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2003 RANGER PAYLOAD CAPACITY AND STANDARD EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS REGULAR CAB DRIVE: TRIM:

PAYLOAD PACKAGE

MAXIMUM PAYLOAD RATING:(1) (lbs.) — 112" Wheelbase — 118" Wheelbase GVWR: (lbs.) — 112" Wheelbase — 118" Wheelbase GAWR:(2) (lbs.) 112" wb. — Front Min. — Front Max. — Rear Min. — Rear Max. 118" wb. — Front Min. — Front Max. — Rear Min. — Rear Max. POWERTRAIN: Engine — Type - 50 States Transmission — Type — Low/High Gear Ratio Transfer Case — Select Drive Electric Shift Clutch AXLES: — Front -Type — Front - Capacity (Rating @ ground) — Rear - Type — Rear - Capacity (Rating @ ground) BRAKES: Front Disc

— — Rear Drum — — Power Assist Unit — — Anti-Lock System — Parking Brakes — ELECTRICAL: Alternator — Battery — — FUEL TANK: JACK: STEERING:

— — — — —


Type Size Type Size Type Effective Diameter Type Rear Brakes

4x2 XL, XLT #1-Std. 1260 1260 4360 4360

#2-Opt.

Edge #1-Std.

4x4 All #1-Std.

#2-Opt.

1640 1600 4680 4700

1260 — 4700 —

1260 1260 4740 4800

1540 1500 5020 5040

2000 2000 2510 2510 2510 2400 2400 2710 2710 2710 2550 2750 2600 2600 2750 2550 2750 2600 2600 2750 2000 2000 — 2510 2510 2400 2400 — 2710 2710 2550 2750 — 2600 2750 2550 2750 — 2600 2750 Refer To Dealer Ordering Guide For 50 States Usage 2.3L (140 CID) SEFI I-4 3.0L (182 CID) SEFI V-6 Manual 5-Speed OD 3.72:1/.79:1 — 2-Spd Part Time 2.48:1; 1:1 9" — Self-Adjusting Twin-Forged Upper SLA Coil Springs IFS

Twin-Forged Upper SLA Torsion Bar IFS

2400 lbs.

2850 lbs.

Semi-Floating, Ford 2750 lbs.

Dual Piston, Floating-Caliper 11.28" Diameter Self-Adjusting 9" x 1.75" 10" x 2.50" Dual-Diaphragm 11.42" 4-Wheel ABS Foot-Operated, Hand Release

Rating Type Rating

95 Amperes, 1425 Watts (3G) Maintenance-Free 58 Amp-hr., 540 CCA (Battery Saver System Standard) Capacity (Midship) 16.5 gallon (62 L) SWB Capacity (Midship) 20 gallon (76 L) LWB Capacity 1.5 Ton Type / Ratio Power, Ford XR-50 / 22.00:1 Turning diameter (ft.) 37.7 SWB - 39.8 LWB (curb-to-curb)

Power, Ford XR-50 / 21.50:1 39.1 SWB - 41.1 LWB (curbto-curb)

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2003 RANGER PAYLOAD CAPACITY AND STANDARD EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS REGULAR CAB DRIVE: TRIM:

PAYLOAD PACKAGE SUSPENSION: Frame

— Type — Section Modulus Springs, Front — Type Rating at ground (min.) Torsion Bar, Front Type — Rating at ground (min.) Tow Hooks, Front — Springs, Rear — Type Rating at ground (min.) Shock Absorbers — Frt/ Rr (Gas-Type) Front Stabilizer Bar — Type Rear Stabilizer Bar — Type TIRES: — No./Type — Size

4x2 XL, XLT #1-Std.

#2-Opt.

Edge #1-Std.

4x4 All #1-Std.

#2-Opt.

Ladder Type W/Front Box Section, 7 Crossmembers, 36,000 psi Steel 2.62 cu. in. Coil, Computer-Selected — 2000 lbs.(2100lbs. with 118” wb) — — —

Computer-Selected 2510 lbs.

— Multi-leaf, two-stage 2550 lbs. 2750 lbs.

Painted black closed-eye design

1.19” 1.38” Std. — Five/Steel-Belted Radial P225/70Rx15SL A/S-BSW

2600 lbs. 1.19”

2750 lbs. 1.38”

Std.

Four Steel-Belted Radial P235/75R15SL XL:P235/75Rx15SL A/TA/ T-OWL BSW (Includes P225/ (Includes BSW 70Rx15SL A/S-BSW Spare Spare Tire Tire(3) — Spare Tire Carrier Rear Under Frame, Crank Down Type Four/Aluminum 5-spoke (5) WHEELS: — No./Type Five/ Steel 5-hole Disc(4) Size 15" x 6.0" JJ(4) 16" x 7.0" JJ(5) NOTE: Refer to the end of this section for Dealer Ordering Guide Package content and option availability. (1) Load rating represents max.allowable weight of people, cargo and body equipment and is reduced by optional equipment weight. (2) Gross Axle Weight Rating is determined by the rated capacity of the minimum component of the Axle System (Axle, computerselected springs, wheels, tires) of a specific vehicle. Front and rear GAWR's will, in all cases, sum to a number equal to or greater than the GVWR for the particular vehicle. Maximum loaded vehicle (including passengers, equipment and payload). cannot exceed the GVW rating or GAWR (front or rear). (3) Edge and XLT includes four P245/75Rx16SL A/T OWL tires with P235/75Rx15SL A/T BSW spare. (4) 15” x 7.0” Argent Steel for XL, Silver Steel wheels with XLT and Edge (5) Includes 15” x 6.0” Argent Steel spare.


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2003 RANGER PAYLOAD CAPACITY AND STANDARD EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS SUPERCAB DRIVE: TRIM:

PAYLOAD PACKAGE

4x2 XL, XLT #1-Std.

#2-Opt.

EDGE #1-Std.

4x4 ALL #1-Std.

#2-Opt.

MAXIMUM PAYLOAD RATING:(1) (2) (lbs.) — 126" Wheelbase 1260 1560 1260 1260 1460 GVWR: (lbs.) 4600(3) 4900 (4) 4940 4980(5) 5160(6) (7) GAWR: (lbs.) — Front Min. 2000/2000 2100/2400 2510 2510 2510 — Front Max. 2500 2500 2710 2850 2850 — Rear Min. 2600 2750 2600 2600 2750 — Rear Max. 2600 2750 2600 2600 2750 POWERTRAIN: Refer To Dealer Ordering Guide For 50 States Usage Engine — Type - 50 States 3.0L (182 CID) SEFI V-6 3.0L (182 CID) SEFI V-6 4.0 (245 CID) SEFI V-6 Transmission

Transfer Case Clutch AXLES:

— Type Manual 5-Speed OD — Low/High Gear 3.72:1/.79:1 Ratio — Select Drive Elec- — tric Shift 9" — Self-Adjusting — Front - Type Twin-Forged Upper SLA Coil Springs IFS

2-Spd Part Time 2.48:1; 1:1

Twin -Forged Upper SLA Torsion Bar IFS

2850 lbs. — Front - Capacity 2625 lbs. (Rating @ ground) — Rear - Type Semi-Floating, Ford — Rear - Capacity 2750 lbs. (Rating @ ground) BRAKES: Includes interlock system(Auto. trans. only) Front Disc — Type Dual Piston, Floating-Caliper — Size 11.28" Diameter Rear Drum — Type Self-Adjusting — Size 10" x 2.50" Power Assist Unit — Type Dual-Diaphragm — Effective Diame- 11.42" ter Anti-Lock System — Type 4-Wheel ABS Parking Brakes — Rear Brakes Foot-Operated, Hand Release ELECTRICAL: Alternator — Rating 95 Amperes, 1425 Watts (3G) Battery — Type Maintenance-Free — Rating 58 Amp-hr., 540 CCA (Battery Saver System Standard) FUEL TANK: — Capacity (Mid19.5 gallon (74L) ship) JACK: — Capacity 1.5 Ton STEERING: — Type / Ratio Power, Ford XR-50 / 19.20:1 — Turning diameter 42.7 (curb-to-curb) (ft.)


Power, Ford XR-50 / 18.70:1 43.0 (curb-to-curb)

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2003 RANGER PAYLOAD CAPACITY AND STANDARD EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS SUPERCAB DRIVE: TRIM:

PAYLOAD PACKAGE SUSPENSION: Frame

— Type — Section Modulus Springs, Front — Type Rating at ground (min.) Torsion Bar, Front Type — Rating at ground (min.) Tow Hooks, Front — Springs, Rear — Type Rating at ground (min.) Shock Absorbers — Frt/ Rr (GasType) Front Stabilizer — Type Bar Rear Stabilizer — Type Bar TIRES: — No./Type — Size

WHEELS:

4x2 XL, XLT #1-Std.

#2-Opt.

EDGE #1-Std.

4x4 ALL #1-Std.

#2-Opt.

Ladder Type W/Front Box Section, 8 Crossmembers, 36,000 psi Steel 3.75 cu. in. Coil, Computer-Selected — 2200 lbs. 2100 lbs. — — —

Computer-Selected 2510 lbs.

— Multi-leaf, Two Stage 2600 lbs.

Painted black closed-eye design 2750 lbs.

2600 lbs.

1.19”

1.38”

1.19”

1.06" Diameter Solid Steel — Five/Steel-Belted Radial P225/70Rx15SL-A/SBSW

— Spare Tire Carrier Rear Under Frame, Crank Down Type — No./Type Five/Argent Steel 5-hole Disc(9)

2750 lbs. 1.38” 1.14” Diameter

0.63“ Diameter

P235/ 75Rx15SL-A/ T- OWL (Includes BSW Spare Tire

Five Steel-Belted Radial P245/75Rx16SL- A/TOWL(8)

Five/Aluminum 5-spoke (10)

Size 15" x 6.0" JJ(10) 16" x 7.0" JJ(10) NOTE: Refer to the end of this section for Dealer Ordering Guide Package content and option availability. (1) Load rating represents max.allowable weight of people, cargo and body equipment and is reduced by optional equipment weight. (2) PICKUP BOX REMOVAL PROGRAM—Allows aftermarket alteration of styleside models by pickup box removal and installation of a second unit body. Contact the Body Builders Advisory Service for information (3) 4740 lb. GVWR, 1260 lb. Payload, 2100 lb. Min./2600 lb. Max. Front GAWR, 2600 Min./Max. Rear GAWR with Jump Seats. (4) 5020 lb. GVWR, 1660 lb. Payload, 2300 lb. Min./2600 lb. Max. Front GAWR, 2750 Min./Max. Rear GAWR with Jump Seats. (5) 5120 lb. GVWR, 1260 lb. Payload, 2510 lb. Min./2850 lb. Max. Front GAWR, 2600 Min./Max. Rear GAWR with Jump Seats. (6) 5300 lb. GVWR, 1560 lb. Payload, 2510 lb. Min./2850 lb. Max. Front GAWR, 2750 Min./Max. Rear GAWR with Jump Seats. 5440 lb. GVWR, 1260 lb. Payload, 2850 lb. Min./Max. Front GAWR, 2750 Min./Max. Rear GAWR, 3600 lb. Rear axle, LT31x10.5R15 B F Goodrich All Terrain KO tires, 15” 5-spoke Forged Aluminum Wheels, P235/75R15SL A/T BSW standard Argent Steel spare with FX4 Off-Road FX4 Level II. (7) Gross Axle Weight Rating is determined by the rated capacity of the minimum component of the Axle System (Axle, computerselected springs, wheels, tires) of a specific vehicle. Front and rear GAWR's will, in all cases, sum to a number equal to or greater than the GVWR for the particular vehicle. Maximum loaded vehicle (including passengers, equipment and payload) cannot exceed the GVW rating or GAWR (front or rear) (8) with P235/75Rx15SL A/T BSW spare, 31x10.5 on FX4 Off-Road FX4 Level II (9) 15” x 7.0” Silver Steel or Aluminum wheels on Edge, Silver Steel or Chrome on XLT (10) with standard Argent Steel spare, FX4 Off-Road FX4 Level II includes four 15” x 7.0” Forged Aluminum wheels.


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2003 RANGER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Axle FRONT AXLE SPECIFICATIONS Model/Series

Regular Cab 4x2 SuperCab 4x2

Regular Cab 4x4

SuperCab4x4

Make/Type Ford SLA (Short/Long Arm) Independent Front Suspension 2625(1) 2850 2850 Max. Rating @ Ground (lbs.) 2400(1) Upper Control Arm — Material Forged Steel Lower Control Arm — Material Stamped High Strength Steel Spring — Type Coil, Computer Selected Torsion Bar, Computer Selected Ball Joints Lubed-For-Life Spindle — Material Nodular Cast Iron Body with Forged Steel Stem Wheel Bearings — Type Tapered Roller (1) Includes 2850 lb. axle with the Optional 112” WB Edge trim only.

REAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS Model/Series Make Max. Rating @ Ground (lbs.) Type Drive Housing — Type — Cover Attachment Section — Max. Tube Size (in.) Wall Thickness — Max. (in.) Lubricant Capacity (pint) Spring Centers (in.) Wheel Bearings — Type Gears — Type — Material Ratios Available (to 1) Ring Gear Pitch Diameter (in.) Pinion — Mounting Differential — Type — Bearings Axle Shaft — Minimum Diameter (in.) — Diameter over Splines (in.) — No. of Splines

Regular Cab & SuperCab 4x2/4x4 Ford Standard and Limited Slip 2750 Semi-Floating Hotchkiss Cast Center Bolted 3.00 .19 5.0 38.8 Straight Roller Hypoid Alloy Steel 3.55, 3.73, 4.10 7.5 Overhug 2-Pinion Tapered Roller 1.18 1.29 28

Brakes HYDRALIC BRAKE EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS — FRONT DISC

Type

Model/ Series

Disc, New Disc, Used

All 4x2

Disc, New Disc, Used

All 4x4

Axle Usage (lbs.) 2400/ 2625

2850


11.28

Total Swept Area Per Axle ((sq. in.)

Brake Lining Segment

Area (sq. in.)2/ Width in.)/ Thickness (in.)

7.09

Outboard

5.47/1.25/0.39

1.81

21.89

200.57

7.09

Outboard Inboard Outboard

8.45/1.33/0.39 8.45/1.33/0.39 5.47/1.25/0.39

1.81 — 1.81

33.79 — 21.89

200.57 — 200.57

Outboard Inboard

8.45/1.33/0.39 8.45/1.33/0.39

1.81 —

33.79 —

200.57 —

Rotor Dia. (in.) OD ID 11.28

Gross Lining Area Per Axle (sq. in.)

Caliper Twin-Piston Dia. (in.)each

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2003 RANGER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Brakes (Cont’d) HYDRALIC BRAKE EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS — REAR DRUM — REAR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM Model/ Series

Type

Axle Usage Brake Size (lbs.) (in.)

Lining Thickness (in.) Primary

Secondary

Wheel Cylinder Dia (in.)

2750 9.00 x 1.75 0.18 0.27 0.75 4x2 R/C (1) 4x4 R/C & 2750 10.00 x 2.50 0.18 0.23 0.75 S/C(2) (1) With Payload Package No. 1 only. (2) With all 4x4 and SuperCab and Regular Cab 4x2 with Payload Package No. 2 or Edge only. Drum

Total Gross Swept Lining Area Area Per Axle Axle (sq. in. (sq. in.) 51.33 90.12

98.96 157.08

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SPECIFICATIONS Type

Bore Dia. (in.)

Dual system, Dash-mounted

1.062

POWER BRAKES VACUUM BOOSTER SPECIFICATIONS Make/Type

Effective Dia. (in.)

Outside Dia. (in.)

Diaphragm Type

Bosch 8” Tandem

11.42

9.64

Dual

Cooling System COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Thick

Cooling System Capacity Rows of Fins Per (approx. Tubes Inch quarts)

Std (w/o A/C) Std (A/C) Std (w/o A/C) Std (A/C) Std Std

Manual

430

21.50

20.01

1.02

1

12.7

6.5

Plastic

7

15.75

Manual Auto

430 430

21.50 21.50

20.01 20.01

1.02 1.02

1 1

12.7 12.7

7.2 7.2

Plastic Plastic

8 7

17.00 15.75

Auto Manual Auto

430 492 492

21.50 23.68 23.68

20.01 20.79 20.79

1.02 1.02 1.02

1 1 1

12.7 12.7 12.7

7.2 7.2 7.8

Plastic Plastic Plastic

8 12 12

17.00 18.00 18.00

Std Std

Manual Auto

492 492

23.68 23.68

20.79 20.79

1.02 1.02

1 1

12.7 12.7

7.8 7.8

Plastic Plastic

11 11

18.00 18.00

Core Size (in.) Trans. Engine Cooling Usage 2.3L (140) SEFI I-4

3.0L (182) FFV SEFI V-6 4.0L (245) SEFI V-6

Frontal Area. (sq. in.) Height Width

Fan Specifications Blade Dia. Type Blades (in.)

Fuel System FUEL SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Electronic Fuel Injection Injectors Fuel Pump - in tank Fuel Filter Air Cleaner


2.3L Four Port-Mounted Sequential Injectors Single Electric -In Tank High Pressure In-Line Large Capacity (One) Dry Element, Replaceable

3.0L/4.0L Six Port-Mounted Sequential Injectors Single Electric -In Tank High Pressure In-Line Large Capacity (One) Dry Element, Replaceable

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2003 RANGER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Steering STEERING SPECIFICATIONS Model

Power Steering Overall Wheelbase(in.) Rack Travel Ratio(1) 112 118

Turning Diameter (ft.) Curb-to-Curb

Wall-to-Wall

1.51 in./rev. 1.51 in./rev.

22.0:1 22.0:1

37.74 39.80

39.73 42.28

112 1.51 in./rev. 118 1.51 in./rev. Supercab 4x2 126 1.74 in./rev. Supercab 4x4 126 1.74 in./rev. (1) Overall Ratio on Center at Design Load.

21.5:1 21.5:1 19.2:1 18.7:1

39.11 41.17 42.73 43.04

40.76 43.31 44.58 45.18

Regular cab 4x2 Regular cab 4x4

Suspension FRAME SPECIFICATIONS Model

Wheelbase (in.)

Maximum Side Rail Section (in.)

Section Modulus (in.)

Yield Strength (psi)

4x2 Regular Cab 4x2 SuperCab 4x4 Regular Cab 4x4 SuperCab

112,118 126 112,118 126

6.54 x 2.89 x 0.130 7.64 x 2.55 x 0.160 6.54 x 2.89 x 0.130 7.64 x 2.55 x 0.160

2.62 3.75 2.62 3.75

36,000 36,000 36,000 36,000

SHOCK ABSORBER SPECIFICATIONS Wheelbase (in.)

Model

Usage

Front No. Used

Regular Cab, All std 2 SuperCab 4x2 Regular Cab, All HD 2 SuperCab 4x2(1) Regular Cab 4x4 112, 118 std 2 SuperCab 4x4 126 std 2 (1) Included with optional Payload Package 2.

Piston Dia (in.) Type

Rear No. Used

Piston Dia (in.)

Type

1.19

Gas pressurized

2

1.19

Gas pressurized

1.38

Gas pressurized

2

1.38

Gas pressurized

1.38 1.38

Gas pressurized Gas pressurized

2 2

1.38 1.38

Gas pressurized Gas pressurized

SPRING SPECIFICATIONS — 4x2 FRONT COIL Model 4x2(1)

Combined Wheelbase Rating @ (in.) Ground (lbs.)

Normal Height of Inside Wire Deflection Rate @ Spring Diameter Diameter Wheel Rating Each @ (in./deasign) (in.) (in.) (lb/in. each) Pad (lbs./spring)

All

2200 12.12 2300 12.12 2400 12.12 2500 12.12 2600 12.12 (1) See chart below for Edge torsion bar specifications.

4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0

0.742 0.742 0.753 0.768 0.768

269 269 286 303 303

2037 2140 2244 2347 2450

SPRING SPECIFICATIONS — 4x2 EDGE/4x4 FRONT TORSION BARS Model

Combined Active Length @ Deflection Rate Wheelbase (in.)/ Rating @ Diameter Normal Load (in.) @ Wheel Payload Pkg. No. Ground (lbs.) (in.) R.H. & L.H. (lbs. per in. ea.)

Bar Rate (in.-lbs./degree) R.H. & L.H.

4x2 Edge 4x4

All

1130 1230 1325


2510 2710 2900

1.03 1.06 1.09

40.19 40.27 40.35

200 215 235

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2003 RANGER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Suspensions (Cont’d) SPRING SPECIFICATIONS — REAR LEAF Deflection Combined Total Rate @ Payload Rating @ Number Thickness wheel Rating Each Package Ground of @ Pad Length Width (lbs./ @ Pad (lbs./ WB (in.) GVWR No. (lbs.) Leaves (in.) (in.) (in.) in.each) spring)

Model Regular Cab 4x2

Regular Cab 4x4

SuperCab 4x2

112 112 112 118 118 112 112 118 118 126

4360 4680 4700 4360 4700 4740 4980 4800 5040 4600/ 4740 4900/ 5020 4940 4980/ 5120 5160/ 5300 5440

126 Edge 126 SuperCab 126 4x4 126 FX4 126

1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1

2550 2750 2750 2550 2750 2750 2750 2750 2750 2600

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

1.60 1.82 1.82 1.60 1.82 1.82 1.82 1.82 1.82 1.64

56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5

2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50

124/243 138/315 138/315 124/243 138/315 138/315 138/315 138/315 138/315 135/257

1125 1225 1225 1125 1225 1225 1225 1225 1225 1150

2

2750

4

1.82

56.5

2.50

138/315

1225

1 1

2600 2600

4 4

1.64 1.64

56.5 56.5

2.50 2.50

135/257 135/257

1150 1150

2

2750

4

1.82

56.5

2.50

138/315

1225

1

2750

4

1.82

56.5

2.50

138/315

1225

Tires and Wheels TIRE SPECIFICATIONS Size

Rim Width (in.)

Section Width (in.)

Load Rating

Maximum Inflation Pressure (psi)

P225/70R15 SL P235/75R15 SL P235/70R16 SL P245/75R16 SL 31X10.5R15 LT

7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0

9.30 9.98 9.5 9.78 10.22

std std std std std

35 (30-30*) 35 (30-35*) 35 (30-35*) 35 (30-35*) 50 (30-30*

Load Limits @ Maximum Inflation Pressure (lbs.)

Revolutio Static Loaded nsPer Mile Radius (in.) @ 45 mph

1594 1843 1984 2064 2250

12.23 13.02 13.2 13.61 14.32

765 717 718 683 682

* (front-rear inflation)

WHEEL SPECIFICATIONS Wheel Type

Wheel Size

Nominal Offset (in./ mm)

Argent Steel 7 Spoke Silver Styled-Steel 7 Spoke Chrome Styled Steel Silver Aluminum 8-hole Forged Aluminum Cast Aluminum 5 Spoke Aluminum 5 Spoke Cast Aluminum 5 Spoke Aluminum

15” x 6.0” J 15” x 7.0” J 15” x 7.0” J 15” x 7.0” J 15” x 7.0” J 16” x 7.0” J 16” x 7.0” J 16” x 7.0” J 16” x 7.0” J

0.5 /12 0.5/12 0.5/12 0.5/12 0.5/12 0.5/12 0.5/12 0.5/12 0.5/12


Number of Studs

Bolt Circle (in.)

Max. Wheel Capacity Load (lbs. @ ground)

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5

1500 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600

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2003 RANGER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Transfer Case TRANSFER CASE SPECIFICATIONS Make and Model

Warner 1354

Type Lubricant capacity (pt.) Gear ratio — High Gear ratio — Low Case material

2 -Speed Planetary Gears 2.54 Direct 1:00:1 Direct 2.48:1 Aluminum

Transmission MANUAL TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS Make/Type Ratios (to 1): 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th (OD) Reverse Lubricant Capacity (Pt.) Synchronizers — Gears Gears: Material Type — Helical Bearings: Mainshaft — Front — Center — Rear Countershaft Gear — Front — Center — Rear Reverse Idler Gear — type

Mazda (5-Speed Overdrive) (2.3L/3.0L)

Mazda R1HD (5-Speed Overdrive) (4.0L)

3.72 2.20 1.50 1.00 0.79 3.40 5.6 1,2,3,4,5 Carburized steel 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & reverse

3.40 2.05 1.31 1.00 0.79 3.40 5.6 1,2,3,4,5 Carburized steel 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & reverse

Single row taper Single row taper Single row ball Single row roller Single row roller Single row ball Single row roller

Single row taper Single row taper Single row ball Single row roller Single row roller Single row ball Single row roller

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS Make/Type

Ford 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive (5R44-E) Ford 5-Speed Automatic (2.3L/3.0L) Overdrive (5R55-E) (4.0L)

Ratios (to 1): 1st 2.47 2.47 2nd 1.85 1.85 3rd 1.47 1.47 4th (OD) or 4th 1.00 1.00 5th (OD) 0.75 0.75 Reverse 2.10 2.10 Converter 1.80 1.80 Lubricant capacity (pt.) 20 20 Helical gears All All Oil cooler Oil to Water Oil to Water Auxiliary Cooler - 14 oz.(1) Oil to Air Oil to Air (1) Additional Transmission Fluid required if vehicle is equipped with Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler.


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2003 RANGER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Clutch Specifications Engine

2.3L (153) SEFI I-4

Hydraulic Pressure plate dia. (approx.) Disc type Lining material Outside diameter (approx.) Inside dia (″) Facing area (″)2 Wear Capacity (thickness) (″) Pressure plate, Type Release Load (lbs) Release bearing

11″ 11″ Segmented Woven Non-Asbestos 9″ 9″ 5.9 5.9 68 68 0.11 0.11 Self-adjusting 339 339 Sealed bearing integral to slave cylinder


3.0L (182) SEFI V-6

4.0L (245) SOHC SEFI V-6 11.6″

10″ 6.75 84 .16 378

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2003 RANGER PAYLOAD/WEIGHT RATINGS Option Weight ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COMBINATIONS: 4x2 Models - Regular Cab 2.3L SEFI I-4 — 5-Spd. Manual OD 112″/118″ WB 2.3L SEFI I-4 — 5-Spd Automatic OD 112″ WB 2.3L SEFI I-4 — 5-Spd Automatic OD 118″ WB 3.0L SEFI V-6 — 5-Spd Manual OD 112″ WB 3.0L SEFI V-6 — 5-Spd Automatic OD 112″ WB 3.0L SEFI V-6 — 5-Spd Manual OD 118″ WB 3.0L SEFI V-6 — 5-Spd Automatic OD 118″ WB 4.0L SEFI V-6 — 5-Spd Manual OD 112″ WB 4.0L SEFI V-6 — 5-Spd Automatic OD 112″ WB 4.0L SEFI V-6 — 5-Spd Manual OD 118″ WB 4.0L SEFI V-6 — 5-Spd Automatic OD 118″ WB 4x2 Models - SuperCab 3.0L SEFI V-6 — 5-Spd Manual OD 126” WB 3.0L SEFI V-6 — 5-Spd Automatic OD 126” WB 3.0L FFV — 5-Spd Automatic OD 126” WB 4.0L SEFI V-6 — 5-Spd Manual OD 126” WB 4.0L SEFI V-6 — 5-Spd Automatic OD 126” WB 4x4 Models - Regular Cab 3.0L SEFI V-6 — 5-Spd Man OD 112”/118” WB 3.0L SEFI V-6 — 5-Spd Automatic OD 112″ WB 3.0L SEFI V-6 — 5-Spd Automatic OD 118″ WB 4.0L SEFI V-6 — 5-Spd Manual OD 112″ WB 4.0L SEFI V-6 — 5-Spd Automatic OD 112″ WB 4.0L SEFI V-6 — 5-Spd Manual OD 118″ WB 4.0L SEFI V-6 — 5-Spd Automatic OD 118″ WB 4x4 Models - SuperCab 4.0L SEFI V-6 — 5-Spd Manual OD 4.0L SEFI V-6 — 5-Spd Automatic OD Rear Axle, Limited Slip TIRES: 4x2 Models P225/70R15SL — All Season OWL/BSW 112”/ 118”/126” WB P235/75R15 — All Terrain BSW (Edge) 112”/ 126” WB P235/75R15 All Terrain OWL 112”/126” WB P235/60R16 All Season BWS 112”/126” WB P235/70R16 —All Terrain OWL (Tremor) 126” WB 4x4 Models P235/75R15SL — All Terrain OWL 112”/118”/ 126” WB P235/75R15 — All Terrain BSW 112”/118”/126” WB P245/75R16SL — All Terrain OWL 112”/118”/ 126” WB LT31x10.5R15 — All Terrain OWL (FX4 only) Sub-Total: Front/Total WHEELS: 4x2 Models Base Steel Argent — 112, 118, 126” WB 7 Spoke Painted Silver Steel — 15” x 7” 112, 118, 126” WB


(Front/ Total) (lb)

(0/0) (30/38) (26/31) (120/137) (157/178) (124/135) (159/177) (169/209 (205/248) (175/206) (207/246) (128/143) (164/185) (167/191) (181/219) (215/255) (0/0) (34/36) (35/39) (48/70) (85/110) (43/66) (86/115) (0/0) (34/37) (0/7)

(0/0) (8/22) (8/22) (8/22) (0/0)

(0/0) (0/0) (11/25) (27/59) ____/____

(0/0) (3/7)

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2003 RANGER Option Weight 7-Spoke Chrome Steel — 15”x 7” 112, 118, 126” WB Machined Aluminum 15” — (Edge Only); 112, 126” WB 5-Spoke Aluminum 16” — (Tremor); 126” WB 5-Spoke Aluminum 16” — 126” WB 4x4 Models 7-Spoke Painted Silver Steel 15” x7” — 112, 118, 126” WB Machined Aluminum 15” — 112, 118, 126” WB 5-Spoke 16” Aluminum Forged Aluminum 15” x 7” — ( Fx4 only) 126” WB 7-Spoke Chrome Steel 15” x 7” — 112, 118, 126” WB 5-Spoke Aluminum 16” x 7” — 112, 118, 126” WB PACKAGES: Power Equipment Package (Windows/Locks/ Mirrors/Remote keyless entry) Edge Plus Appearance Package Edge Chrome Package Chrome Package Off Road Package (includes Skid Plates) XLT Trim — 4x2 XLT Trim — 4x4 XLT Appearance Group 4x2 only with Tonneau Cover XLT Appearance Group 4x2 only less Tonneau Cover Edge 4x2 Torsion Bar Suspension Edge 4x4 Tremor Package 4x2 Tremor Package 4x4 OPTIONS: Access Panels (4 Door - XL) Access Panels (4 Door - XLT, Edge, FX4)) Air Conditioning 3.0L & 4.0L Only Air Conditioning 2.3L Only Bed Extender Carpet Cold Weather Package Flareside Pick-up Box Fog Lamps Sub-Total: Front/Total


(Front/ Total) (lb) (4/9) (-8/-16) (-3/-6) (-8/-17) (0/0) (-11/-23) (-11/-24) (-10/-21) (1/3) (-3/-7)

(6/7) (0/0) (0/0) (31/67) (16/36) (10/15) (38/55) (0/0) (0/0) (0/0) (36/53) (-112/303) (33/54) (30/81) (33/89) (43/41) (60/58) (-1/14) (6/10) (1/1) (8/10) (3/3) ____/____

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2003 RANGER PAYLOAD/WEIGHT RATINGS (CONT’D) Option Weight OPTIONS: Limited Slip Rear Axle (3.0L/4.0L) 4x2 Only Limited Slip Rear Axle (4.0L) 4x4 Only Pickup Box Bedliner (Styleside Box only) Pickup Box Bedliner (Flareside Box only) Pickup Box Bedliner-Over-Rail (Only w/ Tonneau Cover Pickup Box Bedliner-Over-Rail (Fleet Only) Pickup Box Delete (includes Tailgate Delete) MP3 Audio Player Radio, 60 watt AM/FM w/single CD Radio, 60 watt AM/FM w/in-dash 6-disc CD Radios, 80 watt Dual Media (DM100) AM/FM w/ Cassette Tape/single CD Seats — Bucket Seats — 60/40 Split Bench Sliding Rear Window Speed Control with Tilt Wheel Step Bars9 Tonneau Cover, Hard9 Trailer Tow Hitch (Class III) Sub-Total: Front/Total - From 1st Column Sub-Total: Front/Total - From 2nd Column Sub-Total: Front/Total - From 3rd Column Line A - Total Actual Option Content/Weight


(Front/ Total) (lb) (0/7) (0/0) (0/39) (0/33) (0/44) (0/41) (12/-249) (3/5) (4/6) (5/8) (5/8) (-81/-148) (3/6) (1/2) (4/4) (27/52) (0/76) (-13/39) ____/____ ____/____ ____/____ ____/____

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2003 RANGER PAYLOAD/WEIGHT RATINGS MAXIMUM PAYLOAD RATING WEIGHT (LBS.) Model 4x2

Payload Package Number

GVWR (lbs.)

Regular Cab 112.0″ wb. Styleside

1

4360 1260 4600 — 4700(1) 1260 — 4740(2) 4940(1) — 2 4680 1640 4700 — 4900 — 5020(2) — 4x4 1 4740 1260 4800 — 4980 — 5120(2) — — 5440(2) 2 5020 1540 5040 — 5160 — 5300(2) — (1) Available with Edge Trim Level only (2) With Jump Seats

118.0″ wb. Styleside

SuperCab 126.0″ wb. Styleside

1260 — — — — — 1600 — — — 1260 — — — — 1500 — —

— 1260 — 1260 1260 — — 1560 1660 — — 1260 1260 1260 — — 1460 1560

VEHICLE PAYLOAD CALCULATION Total Maximum Payload Rating Weight(1) Less Total Actual Regular Production Option Content Weight (from Line A, Payload/GVWR worksheet) Equals NET TOTAL VEHICLE PAYLOAD (Front and rear axle and spring capacities will be sufficient to carry this payload uniformly distributed in vehicle cargo area.) Front springs are computer-selected to meet specific option requirements for each vehicle. HD front springs are standard if vehicle option weights require. (1) Weight for driver and passengers must be deducted.


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2003 RANGER PAYLOAD / WEIGHT RATINGS ACCESSORY RESERVE CAPACITY MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WEIGHT (lbs.) (Regular Production Options & Aftermarket Equipment)

Model

2.3L (140) SEFI I-4 Regular Cab Payload 112 (in.) 118 (in.) Pkg. GVWR Wheel- WheelNo. (lbs.) base base

4x2

1

2

4x4

1

2

4360 4600 4700 4740 4940 4680 4700 4900 5020 4740 4800 4980 5120 5020 5040 5160 5300 5440

588

SuperCab 126 (in.) Wheelbase

522

3.0L (182) SEFI V-6 Regular Cab SuperCab 112 (in.) 118 (in.) 126 (in.) Wheel- Wheel- Wheelbase base base

4.0L (245) SEFI V-6 Regular Cab SuperCab 112 (in.) 118 (in.) 126 (in.) Wheel- Wheel- Wheelbase base base

588

588

522

657

522

657

657

768

768

687

687 695

888

687 695

888 842

888 842

842 952 742

952 742

527

527 501

501 531 543

766

766 698

698 530 522 468

TOTAL ACCESSORY RESERVE CAPACITY CALCULATION Maximum Allowable Weight (RPO & Aftermarket Equipment) Less Actual Regular Production Option Content Weight (from Line A, Payload/GVWR Worksheet) Equals TOTAL ACCESSORY RESERVE CAPACITY (The maximum weight that may be added to the Ford completed vehicle must be less than this figure. This Accessory Reserve Capacity calculation approximates the figure which will be computer-printed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver’s door latch post)

Base Curb Weights - Regular Cab Model/ Wheelbase (in.)

Base Curb Weight (Lbs.) Front Rear Total

AC- Axle Clearance Rear (in.)

CH - Cab Height (in.) Empty Loaded

LH - Load Height @ Cargo Floor (in.) Empty Loaded

4x2/112 4x2/118 4x4/112 4x4/118

1742 1752 2064 2085

10.0 9.8 10.0 9.9

64.9 64.9 67.9 67.9

28.5 28.1 31.6 31.6

1260 1316 1379 1424

3002 3068 3443 3509

62.0 62.0 65.5 65.4

23.1 22.5 27.2 27.2

Base Curb Weights - SuperCab Model/ Wheelbase (in.) Base Curb Weight (Lbs.) Front Rear Total

AC- Axle Clearance Rear (in.)

CH - Cab Height (in.) Empty Loaded

LH - Load Height @ Cargo Floor (in.) Empty Loaded

4x2/126 4x4/126

9.8 10.1

64.8 67.8

27.9 31.3

1825 2226


1378 1481

3203 3707

62.0 65.5

23.1 27.2

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2003 RANGER SPECIAL APPLICATIONS Trailer Towing Information NOTE: Refer to the TRUCK TOWING SECTION in this book.

Snow Plow Information NOTE: Not Recommended for snow plow applications.


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